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AK12 PYB

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,722 mi
Last recorded129,722 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 129,722 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2025 111,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring view to some testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2025 111,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring view to some testable items

Pass 8 May 2024 104,070 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 May 2024 104,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 May 2023 99,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 95,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 87,530 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 19 May 2020 81,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,456 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 3 May 2016 43,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,343 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AK12 PYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 PYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 PYB registered?

AK12 PYB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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